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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chairman of the Board to sign the second Amendment to Purchasing Agreement 370PA24, as amended by Misc. Agree 2025-031, with Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation for the purpose of conducting independent, impartial and objective investigations of County employees, thereby increasing the maximum compensation not to exceed $200,000, and extending the term effective 11/15/24 and shall terminate 11/15/26 (Subject to receipt of required insurance documentation)
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Financial Impact:
The amendment will result in an approximate $50,000 increase from a maximum compensation not to exceed amount of $150,000 to $200,000. Funds to cover the cost of this increase are included in 1101-53315.
Background Information:
This Agreement was brought forward per previous Board direction for the purpose of conducting independent, impartial and objective investigations of County employees. This request is to amend Section 5: Term of Agreement and Section 3: Compensation in Purchasing Agreement 370PA24, as amended by 2025-03, between the County of Tehama and Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation.
The original Purchasing Agreement (370PA24) states that the maximum compensation (including expense reimbursement) payable under the Agreement shall not exceed $40,000, with all investigations to receive prior, written authorization by the County. An Amendment was approved on January 28, 2025 increasing the amount to $150,000. The second Amendment would increase the amount from $150,000 to $200,000. Further, the second Amendment would revise the term by extending the agreement one (1) year with an end date of November 15, 2026.
It is mutually agreed that all other terms and conditions of Agreement Number 370PA24 shall remain in full force and effect.